Senior Resident Engineer - CEI (654)

Lead CEI delivery for roadway, bridge, and transit construction projects across South Carolina’s Lowcountry, supporting SCDOT and regional public-sector agencies and working closely with contractors and inspection teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project execution from mobilisation through completion.

The job:

• Lead and oversee construction management and inspection services for roadway, bridge, transit, drainage, utilities, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic projects.
• Supervise field inspection staff, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain project progress and resolve construction issues.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement, RFQs/RFPs, and proposal development.
• Plan and direct large, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent CEI assignments.

Benefits

• Compensation: $190,000 - $230,000
• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility.
• 401(k) with employer match and professionally managed investment funds.
• Paid Time Off, holiday schedule, and wellness days.
• Development programmes including a strong professional development to Group Director, and award winning mentorship program.

What they need?

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed PE.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Valid Drivers License.

The company:

A long-established privately owned engineering firm recognised for delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, the company partners with public- and private-sector clients on high-impact programs, supported by multidisciplinary teams and rigorous quality standards.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.